New law encourages EpiPens in schools

9:12 PM,
Apr. 22, 2013

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A new law would encourage schools to carry two epinephrine auto-injectors on the premises to treat severe allergic reactions.

Gov. Steve Beshear held a ceremonial bill signing Monday in Frankfort with the bill's sponsor, state Rep. Addia Wuchner, R-Burlington, as well as dozens of schoolchildren, allergists and representatives from national allergy awareness organizations.

Unlike the original bill proposed this year, the law signed by Beshear will not require schools to carry two epinephrine auto-injectors, but it does encourage schools to have at least two of the devices, which ...